The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 65
It took several days for me to recover from the attack. Luckily, my werewolf abilities weren’t affected, and my body was able to heal pretty quickly. However, my magic stayed dormant for several days, and a deep level of exhaustion filled my bones. Mark insisted we stay in town while I healed, not wanting to put me through a long car ride home in my condition. I didn’t argue with him. There was something on my mind, and staying in Asheville for a little longer gave me the time I needed to sort it out.
Rie and the three new arrivals ended up going back to the pack house first. Rie wanted to stick around, but Mark had been away for too long, and she wanted to check on the rest of the pack to make sure everyone was doing okay.
Scythe stayed in town while Mark and I were there. He stayed at Jori’s pack house with Percy while we were there. I wasn’t sure if Scythe had sat down and talked to Mark about his and Percy’s situation. I had spent most of the days lying in the bed in the hotel. I was in and out of sleep throughout the days, and almost every time I woke up, Mark was by my side.
I was getting tired of staying in bed. When I looked around, Mark was nowhere to be seen. I sent him a quick text to let him know I was awake and then hopped into the shower.
s now. There seemed to be so many other priorities now. If I was going to be the luna of Mark’s pack, I would have to learn about what those responsibilities entailed. I didn’t know
I came to a few meetings she had, but for the most part I was left at home. She said she would teach me more when I came of age, but since I wouldn’t be the luna of a pack anytime so
her more on the matter, because now I didn’t even know where to begin.
o my father truly was, I still missed her.
pped myself in a towel. I left the bathroom in search of fresh clothes. I jumped when arms suddenly wrapped around me fro
ted giggling. I turned around and playfully smacked him on the c
“Did you have to scare me like th
a little more. “You look so cute when you’re
rms around his neck and let myself lean into him. “You’re
is arms around my w
being tortured.”
ounds.” He kissed me again, this time letting it linger. “Are yo
dded my head.
her.
bout,” I said, pulling back just a little.
mind?”
ling nervous. I hoped Mark wouldn’t get mad at me for this. “Well, I was thinking about our future, and the future of your pack.”
all.”
ly want to be around him either.”
It took several days for me to recover from the attack. Luckily, my werewolf abilities weren’t affected, and my body was able to heal pretty quickly. However, my magic stayed dormant for several days, and a deep level of exhaustion filled my bones. Mark insisted we stay in town while I healed, not wanting to put me through a long car ride home in my condition. I didn’t argue with him. There was something on my mind, and staying in Asheville for a little longer gave me the time I needed to sort it out.
reath, and then just tell me what’s on your mind.” Mark gave me a reassuring smile.
ers separated.” I looked at the ground, afraid of what Mark’s face was saying right now.
k asked.
ked up, surprised by his question. “What do
to your family. Plus with how Jori treated you… Would you be okay if our packs had to interact and you ran into him?” Mark let go of my waist and cupped my cheeks. “I admire how much you care about our pack, and I know you want Scythe and Percy to be happy, but I don’t want this to cost you any happiness.”
my that I hadn’t thought about his concern for me.
if necessary.”
it.”
y?”
can get Jori to agree to this, then I think you’re right. It’s time to come home.”
re amazing, you know that?”
amazing.’”
s.” I shrugged, feeling a little emotional. “I guess I just feel lucky to have found you.”
gether, too.”
–
n. I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to have a productive conversation after everything that went down with Jori and me.
on the door after a moment of convincing myself not to back down. As a future luna, I
members. The two of them led me to the meeting room where I first met Jori.
at.
fore. I wondered if he felt any pain like I did or if it was a one-sided pain.
ple look. My nerves quickly began to grow, and I knew I had to start now before I quickly lost all of my nerves.
ident than I felt. “Thank you for agreeing to me
his chair, slouching back. He didn’t both
n.”
said harshly. “Did he not even have the guts to face me himself?”
words. I squeezed my fists together, trying to stay calm. Reacting
ny better?”
I didn’t want us to get on such negative terms, but you didn’t give me much of a choice. You didn’t respect me or what I w
me? Wave this betrayal pack in my face? Shove your love for Mark down my throat? I didn’t think you would go to such levels.”
s a person. He only wanted me because we were “soul mates”, but he didn’t want me for me. “No. That is not the reason. The reason is because Scythe and Percy are mates, which I’m sure you are fully aware of. It’s because our pack members are friends with yours, and we don’t want to keep them separated from each other any longer. We have no intention of starting anythin
don’t want to hate you. Part of me still cares about you, too, but if this is how you plan on treating me, you better take a look in the mirror. How did you ever expect me to choose you with behavior like this?”
k’s arms where I felt safe. I walked straight for the door, leaving Percy and Scythe behind as well. I rushed out the front door and went straight towards the car.
”
ing, knowing I had already said everything I needed to.
stopped ten feet away from me. “I’m sorry. You’re right. I haven’t been treating you right. This hasn’t been ea
pology wouldn’t make up for everything.
nd. There was something small and covered in cloth on it.
trick. Finally, I closed the gap between us and grabbed the item from Jori’s hand. He nodded to me and then disappeared back into the pack house.
ing the wolf. My heart swelled, looking at the item. I knew exactly what it was. It was Mark’s grandfather’s alpha medallion.
ld live peacefully between the two packs.